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Football
The first sign of football season has finally arrived as the Big 12 opened Media Day season across the country on Wednesday. The ACC’s turn won’t come until this time next week, but those covering the conference aren’t waiting to dive into what to expect this season. For Florida State, David Hale found plenty of areas the team needs to improve this year.
There’s some very strong talent in that FSU secondary, but it mirrors the D-line in which the talent did not come close to translating into performance in 2020. But hey, plenty of room to improve!
— ️♈️ (@ADavidHaleJoint) July 14, 2021
While we all wait for the opener against Notre Dame, don’t forget we’re releasing position and schedule previews all summer long. Our latest in those series take a look at the special teams unit hoping to build on last season’s improvements and what we expect to see from Louisville when they travel to Tallahassee this season.
Recruiting
Mike Norvell and his staff have been putting in serious work to build up the future of this program and today they landed in the top five for one of the best pass catchers in the 2022 class. Read more about Jaleel Skinner’s recruitment.
Baseball
After a strong 2020 season, the Noles pitching staff is putting on a show in the summer league. Take a look at some of the stats so far.
Some #FSU arms dominating this summer:
— Brett Nevitt (@brettpn) July 14, 2021
Bryce Hubbart (CCBL): 20 IP, 32 K, 11 H, 3 R
Ross Dunn (CCBL): 7.2 IP, 17 K, 2 H, 0 R
Jonah Scolaro (CCBL): 12 IP, 13 K, 3 H, 1 R
Jackson Nezuh (NECBL): 16 IP, 21 K, 13 H, 3 R
Andrew Armstrong (CPL): 8.2 IP, 15 K, 2 R
If you’re not following Brett already, I can’t recommend it enough. He’s all over the baseball beat including this week’s MLB Draft.
Speaking of the draft, Baseball America went through the choices and selected an under-the-radar pick for each MLB organization. Elijah Cabell made the list for the Cardinals as perhaps the most powerful bat in the draft.
We picked one underrated draft pick for each organization.
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) July 14, 2021
The @CardsPlayerDev have a really fun power bat to work with in Elijah Cabell
Full list: https://t.co/yW5pwbcffM pic.twitter.com/6zT9FFgAD0
Pitcher Jack Anderson was scooped up by Detroit in the 16th round and he says he’s ready to get to work for the Tigers organization.
So excited for this opportunity. Thank you to everybody who has helped me get here! Excited to get to work @tigers https://t.co/wfhC7Bff3m
— Jack Anderson (@Jack_Ander99) July 14, 2021
Basketball
While watching the Olympics in Tokyo, keep your eyes peeled for some Seminoles competing for gold, including women’s basketball alums Maria Conde and Leonor Rodriguez who were both selected for the Spanish National Team.
¡¡¡Vamoooooooooos chicas!!! https://t.co/sgpy13yz8K
— Brooke Wyckoff (@CoachBrookeFSU) July 14, 2021
Golf
The Open Championship starts Thursday across the pond. A few Seminole alums are in the field for one of golf’s biggest events including Brooks Koepka. He’s among the favorites, but Brooksy was still having a tough time getting out of this bunker during his practice round.
It really do be like that sometimes @TheOpen #HumpDay #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/RCjmyKFFFq
— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) July 14, 2021
Brooks will try to avoid that and all other bunkers at Royal St George’s during his first round that tees off at 3:03 a.m. on Thursday. He’ll tee off alongside Jason Kokrak and Garrick Higgo. Fellow FSU alum Daniel Berger will tee off in the group right behind him at 3:14 a.m. Yes, those are eastern times.
Alumni
Across this country, there may not be one man who consistently gives back more than FSU alum Warrick Dunn. He’s made countless efforts to help families in need get a roof over their heads and a new lease on life. Dunn is one of the best members of the Nole Family and continues to lead by example week in and week out. Hats off to you, Warrick, for everything you do.
Yesterday @wdcharities welcomed two new families to our program. #DunnDidIt #puttinginthework #donate #support #HomesForTheHolidays #handup #helpingfamilies #instagood #instadaily#NFL #NoleFamily pic.twitter.com/qp2vaDDpox
— Warrick Dunn (@WarrickDunn) July 14, 2021